reckless disregard of the truth
reckless dis·re·gard of the truth
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or reckless disregard for the truth
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: disregard of the truth or falsity of a defamatory statement by a person who is highly aware of its probable falsity or entertains serious doubts about its truth or when there are obvious reasons to doubt the veracity and accuracy of a source
the knowingly false statement and the false statement made with reckless disregard of the truth, do not enjoy constitutional protection—
Garrison v. Louisiana, 379 U.S. 64 (1964)
Garrison v. Louisiana, 379 U.S. 64 (1964)2
: a reckless lack of attention to the truth that misleads or deceives another (as a magistrate)
whether false statements were made intentionally or in reckless disregard of the truth in support of the warrant—State v. O'Neil, 879 P.2d 950 (1994)
State v. O'Neil, 879 P.2d 950 (1994)Dictionary Entries Near reckless disregard of the truth
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“Reckless disregard of the truth.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/reckless%20disregard%20of%20the%20truth. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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